I love this Guapo's location. I've been here several times, and they're incredibly consistent when it comes to both food quality and service. Every table starts with complimentary chips and salsa, and it's surprisingly easy to fill up before your meal even arrives. The smoky salsa is my favorite--I always find myself reaching for just one more chip. I've visited a few other Guapo's locations, but this one is by far the best. The portions are more generous, the food is consistently well prepared, and the service is noticeably faster. Some of my favorite menu items are the steak quesadillas, birria tacos, calamari, and the sizzling fajitas. Their margaritas are on the sweeter side, but they're also strong and flavorful, making them perfect if you're meeting up with friends. The restaurant is almost always busy, but I've never had much trouble getting a table as a walk-in. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, although it can get quite loud on weekends. One thing to keep in mind is that the staff celebrates birthdays with drums and a song. It's fun the first time, but if there are several birthdays in one evening, it can become a bit overwhelming. If you're looking for a quieter experience, I'd recommend sitting on the patio. Overall, this is one of my go-to spots for Mexican food in the area. If you're looking for generous portions, strong margaritas, friendly service, and good value for your money, Guapo's Shirlington is a solid choice. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Guapos Superior - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Guapos has changed so much! The bar they've added near the entrance gets really loud! My girlfriends and I could barely hear each other and our waitress couldn't hear us either because she kept getting our orders WRONG! Anyhoo- we still made the best of our evening. Enjoying each other's company with some delicious pitchers of margaritas and food once she was able to get it right! The menu has also changed a bit and had a bunch of new offerings on there... The foods always flavorful and delicious! Happy Yelping! read more

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I love Guapo's! I've eaten in and done delivery before many times. My favorite is the seafood enchilada - it has a ton of shrimp and big scallop pieces inside of two enchiladas. Great price for the portion too. Chicken and beef enchiladas are great as well. I recently did delivery and it's packaged up really well with the sour cream, guacamole, and pico packaged separately. Also came with chips and salsa and a little bit of the spicy green salsa which I love! read more

Never disappointed. I've gone here multiple times and enjoyed everything I've tried. So this time I tried a breakfast burrito, and enjoyed it like everything else. There's plenty of free parking garages nearby so they're very accessible. Staff are always friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxing and comfortable. read more

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Went to Guapo's for lunch with my parents. I like the menu here a lot. They have so many ceviche options. My mom ordered an omelette and said it was fantastic. Service was ok. There was a bone shard left in my ceviche that hurt the inside of my mouth, and when I told the waitress, she barely acknowledged it. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Tiradito Cítrico - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped by the other night for dinner with my wife. I have been here before. The service was amazing the server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Really nice decor they have that Mexican vibe. Try the shrimp in tequila sauce my wife loved it. Always a fun time at Guapos!! read more

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First of all I LOVE Guapos! Stopped in Oma. Friday night for dessert only. The bar area was LIT! They had a DJ and if you know... margaritas at Guapos are delicious so is the tres leches! Service is always good!! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came with a friend for dinner on a Monday. Our waiter Ricardo R was very attentive and had a great attitude. Food was delicious. My fajitas didn't come with cheese and the tortillas were a little underdone. Otherwise food was good. Their air conditioning was leaking so we got a few drops from it on our table. They have a bar, large seating area inside and a lot of outdoor seating as well. Can't beat a consistent Mexican restaurant! read more

Excellent fajitas skirt steak and tortilla chicken soup. Great and attentive service.

The food at this guapos in Shirlington is always good, whether you get one of the several types of ceviche, carne asada, asada tacos, chile rellenos, mariscada, or fajitas. The steak here is always cooked so tenderly and seasoned so well. The chile rellenos are ginormous, and actually have a good kick, we prefer the straight cheese as opposed to the carne con queso rellenos. The beans are always bomb here too. The Jamaica looks really pretty, but looks better than it tastes, you need to water it down, it's definitely on the sweet side. Take a few sips and then add water to it as you drink it. It will stretch out the drink and taste better bc it's originally too sweet. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chile rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Whenever I'm in Arlington, I can't resist stopping by Guapo's. This time, I brought a guest visiting from Texas so she could try one of my favorite spots. We sat in the bar area to catch some college football, and our server was quick and attentive. The food was on point -- flavorful, fresh, and just as good as always. Another great visit. Highly recommend read more

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Quality food combined with great atmosphere along with friendly staff, makes for a great dining experience. Such it was at Guapo's where we felt welcomed and treated with the upmost hospitality and amazingly authentic Mexican food. The Churros were amazing read more

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The food and service are superb!!! The waitress was so kind and tentative ! We had the chicken tacos and corn tamale! They were both super flavorful! I'll definitely be returning soon!! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Corn tamale - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Guapos has delicious chips that arrive to your table. They are thin, slightly salty and addicting. The main course meals are tasty but I really love the chips. I had the enchiladas which were well seasoned. This restaurant has decent service but it can become very crowded. Being able to sit outside on a nice day is a plus and adds to the general ambiance. read more

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Came here on a Friday night before a movie and it was bumping in here! We decided to sit in the bar area rather than wait for a table in the main dining room, so I will say it was a little loud but it was still fun and great vibes. This is exactly the traditional Mexican restaurant I was hoping for. The chips were absolutely delicious, as was the salsa and the guac! I got a skinny margarita and it was perfect. I split the steak fajitas with my friend and it was so much good but some of the best fajitas I've ever had. The steak was so tasty and cooked to perfection and the tortillas were substantial. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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We had a blast at Guapo's!! My sisters and a few cousins decided to meet up at Guapo's to catch up over food and drinks!! I should emphasize the word "DRINKS" because that's the true star of this restaurant! Plenty of garage, street, and lot parking around the restaurant. The layout and decor is your usual Mexican flavor. I love the fact that if it's someone's birthday, the staff comes out playing instruments and sings to the table. Super cute! The staff were all nice and helpful, especially our server, Stephanie. She was very sweet and gave us wonderful menu suggestions. I had the chicken enchiladas and they were very good. Great flavors! Someone else at the table had pinto beans and I tasted them. They were delicious! So the food was truly on point! Now on to the star of the day, my mojito! I ordered the strawberry mojito and it was fabulous and HUGE! It had plenty alcohol and it was HUGE! Did I mention it was HUGE?! Ha! For $25, it should be! I love a restaurant that doesn't skimp on the alcohol and this one didn't disappoint. All and all, it's a great place to grab some drinks and food. If you're dropping by on Saturday, make certain to come early, this place gets packed! PS they serve brunch during the weekends. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very average food and drinks. Was okay! Also seems like they were cutting corners on things. They gave free table chips that were paper thin and tasted inedible, but used using a different chip for their nachos and other items. Never seen that. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Nachos and frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place was jumpin when came to hang out here after the movie. The service here is on par with Chick-fil-A employees and that is saying alot. We were greeted immediately and everything we ordered was amazing. The semi spicy sauce with the chips deserves a chefs kiss. I can see why this was the only place at capacity at night they also had a DJ and an ambiance. I've been told Taco Tuesday is the always the vibe but this place is like Taco everyday! Definitely give your late plans a boost with this place. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We did delivery from Guapo's and I was so impressed with how well they prepared and packaged the food to avoid it getting soggy. We ordered chips and salsa, a chicken quesadilla, a side enchilada, and side taco. We were shocked with how plentiful the chips and salsa were, and were so impressed that they kept the meat separate from the taco shell so it didn't get soggy. It's exactly what we wanted and we're very happy with our choices. read more

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We've dining at this location for years, even though we closer to other locations, we always come back to this one. The service is always outstanding and the food is always consistently prepared and put out quickly. The vibe is upbeat and energetic, and don't be surprised to see several birthdays being celebrated while you're there, complete with the staff singing while you wear a sombrero. Chips and two different salsas are complimentary and how we start our meal, and we usually add an order of sweet plantains too. My favorite is pico de gallo style salsa, but the other salsa made from grilled peppers is also excellent. The dishes we love the most are the pollo saltado, camarones tequlia, lomo soltado, and of course, the fajitas. Portions are generous, but not ridiculously large, I usually end up taking some of my entree home. We usually share a combo of chicken and steak when we order these. No meal here is complete without an order of fried ice cream for dessert too. read more

Solid Mexican food-factory with large portions of the classic dishes & drinks Indoor table & bar seating + some patio seating Complimentary chips & 2 types of salsas My only complaint was that it was pretty loud Do a big birthday celebration with a large sombrero + a bunch of singing waiters/waitresses read more

Service: we sat at the bar and the bartenders were pretty attentive Food: we only had drinks and the beers were LARGE! Ambiance: big Mexican restaurant. This location has been around for many years. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Guapos is always a great choice! My favorite menu items are calamari (appetizer), steak & chicken fajitas (entree), and burrito bowl (lunch item). I've only been to this location at night and it has a very lively vibe!! People of all ages and ethnicities enjoy it. If you're celebrating someone's birthday, you choose the dessert you want to purchase for them and after dinner, they'll come sing their very catchy birthday song (w/ instruments and a sombrero). The service is always quick and excellent. read more

I would love a Guapo's here in East Orlando. The food, drinks, service and atmosphere is absolutely amazing!!! I visit every time I visit Arlington, Virginia. read more

Coming from Texas, I'd say it is hard to find a good Mexican place around DMV, this is one of the better spots tho. The atmosphere is great, and the service was very hands-on. They offer bar, indoor, and outdoor seating, and with how spacious the place is, it's perfect for big groups. The food was satisfying! The salsa had good flavor and a nice kick (could use a bit more heat to be perfect). The sizzling beef and shrimp felt like eating a molcajete dish--just without the sauce. We also took home the mango cheesecake, which was good, but I wish they used mango jam or purée instead of the jelly-like topping. Overall, we enjoyed every bite, and I bet it would be even more fun to come back at night! read more

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After coming back I went with the grilled steak burrito and the steak was good and I would opt for that over the chicken enchiladas.

Guapos is our go-to in Shirlington even with so many other restaurant options nearby. The steak taco salad has my daughter in a chokehold so we keep coming back. Always great service, always quick food service, always unlimited chips and salsa, and always delicious food at a good price. read more

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I've eaten at Guapo's Shirlington a few times over the past year, despite having only been once or twice before for drinks only. I really like it and this type of Mexican cuisine is not really my favorite. The staff are amazing. Very friendly and attentive, despite it being constantly busy, and that definitely adds to my enjoyment of Guapo's. I also like that I can delivery from them later than a lot of other places in Arlington, which is helpful. The lively atmosphere is also fun. The margaritas are strong and delicious, so that is much appreciated. I love the vegetable fajitas. They actually give you a variety of vegetables, which are all perfectly grilled/charred and not just thrown on the skillet, unlike some other places. They thought the put into the dish is noticed. It's become my go-to order. My companions have all enjoyed their dishes as well. I like their chips and salsa. I've also had one of their ceviches and it was good. I'm very glad I've given Guapo's a chance and am always down to return. read more

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Had my first ever experience at Guapo's with some friends for brunch and it may be my new favorite Tex-Mex spot! We started off with some brunch drinks. I had a spicy Bloody Mary and it was fantastic. Not too tomato juice tasting and not so spicy it ruined my tongue! My friends had a Piña Colada that was amazing - not too watered down and just enough alcohol. The other two had one of their juices that were on special for a few $$ less than the menu price. They both said they were delicious! We shared the white queso that was very very good along with their table salsas. One salsa was a standard tomato salsa and the other was a bit smokier. Mixed together? Even better! I opted for the family recipe waffles with fresh berries and I was not disappointed. Unlike any other waffle I've had. My friends had the taco dish, opting for hard shell over soft flour, as well as the cheese enchiladas. Everyone cleaned their plates! Their menu had so much more of like to come back and try! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Steak tacos with hard taco shells - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Expect it to be packed!! But even so, we had a party of 6 and were told it'd be a 45 minute wait, they were able to seat us in 15! Super fast service and our waitress was so kind and helpful. We really had such a great experience here. All of the staff was very on top of refilling chips and salsa, topping off water, clearing plates, etc. Food came out hot and accurate to our orders. All delicious!! Highly recommend coming here read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Taquitos dorados and guava margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First time coming to Guapo's with my baby. It's kind of cramped on the inside and outside if you're coming with a stroller. I also didn't care for how loud they play the birthday song on the drums. I had to put my baby's noise cancellators on twice when they got too close with their drums. The food and drinks were very delicious. Great time, don't recommend bringing baby. read more

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This place was phenomenal. We brought our five young kids, and they loved it as well. Service : Top notch, attentive, quick, quality. Food and drink selection: More than you could ask for. Atmosphere: Great I got the BBQ ribs fajitas, incredible. The left overs the next day were even better. It's hard to tell from Yelp, but they do have a kids menu. read more

The steak nachos are the best around, the steak just melts in your mouth. Great staff and atmosphere.

I like Guapo's. This restaurant is typically one of the favorites for family birthday gatherings. The dine-in service is excellent. However, I wanted a to go order only today. One of the Hostesses was at the front cleaning menus and proceeded to give a server a microphone while I was waiting. She turns to me while still wiping menus and told me it would take 5 more minutes for someone to take my order. This is poor customer service. Of the many, many times I've been to multiple Guapo's locations, I did not feel like a valued customer today. read more

So I don't usually go to this location, but I'm a fan of several of the other Guapos locations. This location hits just as hard. I sat at the bar and got amazing service between 2 different bartenders. I was greeted quickly and water chips and salsa were shortly behind the greeting. I typically order a Pacifico at Mexican places, I can't imagine I did anything different. I like they give you two salsas, one being a warm variety. Bar was nice and busy for a Sunday evening, but that's expected during football season. I ordered the steak fajitas because they do something awesome with their steak marinade, I don't know the spice, but I sure should ask someday. Guapos makes the best steak fajitas I've ever found. The flour tortillas are made fresh in house, and are amazingly soft. Based off of a "one bite everyone knows the rules" Portnoy type of judging, these fajitas easily score 9.6, but could go high as 9.9 based on flavor. They are just amazing, if anyone finds better please let me know. Anytime I'm in the DC area and I'm hunting for Mexican food, I first look for a Guapos location. They are really read more

Met up with friends that live in Northern Virginia and DC....Guapos was easily accessible to all of us so I made the drive out of DC. I had been to Guapos in Georgetown years ago and wasn't expecting much, but I was wrong everything about this place was great. The service was hospitable, fast and well orchestrated. The food tasted great and came out quickly, most of all the drinks were on point. I had 1 grande margarita, normally margaritas are not my favorite but this one was smooth without the ready mix taste. I ordered the mushroom chimichangas which was amazing since most restaurants don't offer a vegetarian friendly chimichanga. Also their salsa, guacamole, chips, and other Mexican cuisine staples are amazing. You can really tell this place makes the chips and tortillas on site. We had a blast and will be back! read more

Was served a Pina coloda that im thinking was served with spoiled milk....got sick immediately after I drunk it. But what made it worse was that the other person in my party also got sick as well who also had a Pina coloda. Waitress seen me puking my brains out and never asked was I ok.....never asked did I need anything...never asked nothing. 0/10 WOULD DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT NEVER COME BACK! read more

Samantha always takes good care of us when we stop by this location. I went for the tacos lunch special and it was truly delicious. Everything was well seasoned and the portions were a great size. This is my least favorite location for drinks, the mezcal mule wasn't smoky, it almost tasted like it had been watered down. I opted for a margarita, and it tasted more like syrup than anything else. I'd definitely be back for food, but I think I'll skip the drinks on my next trip. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Each staff member was friendly. Each waiter/waitress that walked pass our table, looked to see if we had dishes they could take away or drink they could refill. The food and drinks were awesome! My husband loved the rolled tacos aka taquitos. He is very critical about rolled tacos and they passed the test. Also, the portions were a decent size. We will definitely go back! read more

Honestly, I love Guapo's. I had a nice intimate, solo lunch on the side patio today and it was lovely. The staff members were incredibly attentive. The food was good (note: it was good - it was not exceptional - I spent a lot of time in Cali.... Mexican food is different there... the five stars is for the overall experience that I consistently have here). Today, I ordered the chicken enchiladas, and sangria. Of course, they blessed your girl with free chips and salsa. And you know what I noticed today? The roasted salsa is actually served warm. I did not notice that the first time. It was great. I definitely like the chunkier salsa a little bit better, because the roasted just doesn't have the exact flavors that I look for and a roasted salsa, but I appreciate them both and I like to actually mix them. Enchiladas: very good. Green sauce could be a little greener, meaning, having more of a true tomatillo flavor. But good overall. Portion size: good. Again, the chips and salsa are bottomless and free. And, even though the thought of two enchiladas seems small, they are actually pretty full and pretty filling. Plus, they are served with rice and beans. You can sub and get double rice if that's your thing. Sangria: good. Pretty basic red wine mixed with fruit. I definitely had a little bit of a buzz after drinking a regular, but the large is 24 ounces and might be what I get next time. Lol. Vibes: i'm telling you, I really appreciated my time on the patio. I didn't realize how peaceful it was. Even with relatively loud Latin music playing in the background, it was so calm and I was able to work there for a couple of hours while enjoying a nice lunch. I will be back. Oh, I have used the bathrooms here before and they were relatively clean. They have Wi-Fi. And yes, you can tap/use your digital wallet to pay at the table. read more

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